The Law of October 19, 2020 aimed at regulating the commercial exploitation of the image of children under the age of sixteen on online platforms. The law regulates the work of ""child influencers"" on online video platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.). It fills a legal void because nothing was previously provided to protect them. It also gives them a right to digital oblivion that they can exercise alone without their parents.
Child ""influencers"" whose activity is considered work now benefit from the protective rules of the labor code, just like child models, show business and advertising. Before having their children perform or broadcast their videos, parents must request individual authorization or approval from the administration. They are informed of the rights of the child and made aware of the consequences of exposing the image of children on the internet. Parents also have a new financial obligation : part of the income received by their child (the "" seed money"") must be placed in the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations until they come of age or are emancipated, as is the rule for children in the show business. Penalties are provided for parents who keep the money for their own benefit.
(Source: https://www.vie-publique.fr/).
Entities responsible for implementation: Government of France.
The Law of October 19, 2020 aimed at regulating the commercial exploitation of the image of children under the age of sixteen on online platforms. The law regulates the work of ""child influencers"" on online video platforms (YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, etc.). It fills a legal void because nothing was previously provided to protect them. It also gives them a right to digital oblivion that they can exercise alone without their parents.
Child ""influencers"" whose activity is considered work now benefit from the protective rules of the labor code, just like child models, show business and advertising. Before having their children perform or broadcast their videos, parents must request individual authorization or approval from the administration. They are informed of the rights of the child and made aware of the consequences of exposing the image of children on the internet. Parents also have a new financial obligation : part of the income received by their child (the "" seed money"") must be placed in the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations until they come of age or are emancipated, as is the rule for children in the show business. Penalties are provided for parents who keep the money for their own benefit.
(Source: https://www.vie-publique.fr/).
Entities responsible for implementation: Government of France.
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